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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.23 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.23 and 115.60 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.23 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.23 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.23 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 30,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198.19/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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